Oliver County commissioners approve monthly superintendent bonus policy

Oliver County commissioners on the year-end agenda approved a new monthly bonus policy for the county road superintendent after staff said the superintendent has been putting in extra hours without additional pay. County staff introduced the policy and said it recognizes ongoing overtime and additional responsibilities.

The measure was backed by Commissioner (Speaker 1), who said, "I'm in favor of it," noting the superintendent’s extra time and comparing overtime compensation across positions. Commissioner (Speaker 2) confirmed the policy can be renewed or revised by commissioner action.

The commission moved and approved the policy by voice vote. Staff said the policy acknowledges extra time worked and provides a mechanism for compensation; commissioners left the policy open to future amendment.

Staff will implement the policy and track any necessary revisions; no timetable for a review was specified during the meeting.